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Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
A Shiva temple at Sripurandan dated by inscriptions to the period of Kulottunga III (1178-1218 CE). It drew international attention when its roughly 900-year-old bronze Nataraja idol, stolen and smuggled abroad, was purchased by the National Gallery of Australia before the theft was exposed, leading to the idol's repatriation to India in 2014. The recovered bronze is now held at the Government Museum in Kumbakonam rather than returned to the village shrine.
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Before you go to Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseSripurandan
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan is planned from Sripurandan, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Sripurandan for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sripurandan or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Pradakshineswarar Temple, SripurandanSeasonal guide
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Today at Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler, drier weather)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
In Udayarpalayam taluk, about 12 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~12 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~60 km.
Getting around Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan
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Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan?
Base yourself in Sripurandan or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan?
About an hour.
What else is near Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan?
Nearby you can pair Ariyalur (680 m), Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ariyalur (1.6 km), Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site (3.5 km), Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi (4.6 km).
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- Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0